The launch is being marked in some 110 countries, including the United States, and the software is now available in 190 countries.
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella arrived in Kenya a day ahead of the global launch of his company’s Windows 10 operating system on Wednesday evening.
A tweet from his personal account at about 4pm Tuesday included a picture of a signpost at the Nanyuki airfield in Laikipia, indicating he was spending the night upcountry before traveling to the capital for the launch at the Nairobi Arboretum.
Another tweet Wednesday had him in Nairobi meeting with tech industry innovators at Mawingu Networks, a beneficiary of Microsoft's 4Afrika initiative, which is aimed at improving internet connectivity on the continent, educating developers and promoting Africentric technologies.
Pitched as “the best Windows ever”, the multi-platform software is being described by industry analysts as Microsoft’s attempt to reverse its fortunes in the mobile industry. The software is expected to power smartphones, personal computers, tablets, games consoles and wearables.
“Windows 10 will be shipped with Cortana (a Siri-like digital personal assistant), Microsoft Edge and integrated with Xbox to give people around the world more freedom,” documents about the launch show.
The launch is being marked in some 110 countries, including the United States, and the software is now available in 190 countries. The event in Kenya will be .
“Windows 10 will be offered as a free upgrade to most consumers to speed adoption,” the BBC reports.
“However, companies will have to pay for their version, as will PC-makers to pre-install it.”
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